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Cymophane and Bastnasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
4.95-5.0
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cymophane and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Bastnasite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Cymophane and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cymophane and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.